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Pashur Channel Collision

Pashur Channel Collision

Bangladesh Coast Guard
Photo: Bangladesh Coast Guard

Around midnight of November 1, the 100 meter long, 5187 dwt LPG tanker Era Star (IMO: 9988061) collided with the cargo vessel Mizan in the Pashur Channel near Bagerhat, Bangladesh. The Era Star loaded with LPG struck head-on with the Mizan loaded with 500 tons of coal. While no major damage was reported on the Era Star, the Mizan sustained significant hull damage to its bow resulting in water ingress. The eight crew of the Mizan feared the vessel was going to sink and abandoned ship into the water. Reports state all eight were able to make it ashore. No reports of injuries on the Era Star.

Authorities report a nearby fishing vessel had been caught up in the collision and sank. The sole person on board the vessel was reported missing.  The Bangladesh Coast Guard conducted a search and rescue operation for the missing person.  A diving team has also done searches in the area.

Reports state the owner of the Mizan has started lightering the coal onto another vessel. No further details reported.

FG Sevil

FG Sevil

FG Sevil
Photo: KEGM

On October 31 the 104 meter long, 6647 dwt cargo vessel FG Sevil (IMO: 9548665) caught fire off Sedef Island in the Marmara Sea. The FG Sevil was en route to Bulgaria from Yalova when a fire broke out in the engine room. The vessel requested assistance with the KEGM rescue boat with multiple tugboats responding. The tugboats were able to help extinguish the blaze a few hours later. The tugs then proceeded to take disabled FG Sevil under tow to a nearby anchorage. Reports state the engine room sustained significant damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Tropical Storm Kristine

Tropical Storm Kristine

The following are vessels impacted by Tropical Storm Kristine on October 23, 2024.

ASC Big Boy

LCT ASC Big Boy

The cargo vessel LCT ASC Bigboy (MMSI: 548111381) broke its anchor chains and drifted ashore about 160 feet from Barangay Sugod. The vessel’s engines were unable to free the vessel from the beach. Reports stated the LCT ASC Bigboy released oil pollution from a puncture in the port fuel tank. No reports of injuries to the 17 crew on board.

LCT Golden Bella

The 62 meter long, cargo vessel LCT Golden Bella (MMSI: 600010885) ran aground in Cebu after strong winds and rough seas broke one of its anchor chains. The other anchor failed and the vessel ran ashore.  The vessel will be inspected by divers for damage before it is refloated by a tug.

 

MTKR Cassandra

Reports state the tanker Cassandra docked at the ferry berth in Batangas after seized by the Bureau of Customers on October 16.  The master and the 11 crew of the Cassandra have been charged with oil smuggling. When the storm struck the vessel a week later, the tanker sustained hull damage as wind and waves pressed the vessel against the quay.  Additional reports state the vessel sustained some water ingress possibly from hull damage below the waterline. The Cassandra has developed a list to port while still berthed in Batangas.  Authorities report oil pollution has been seen in the water around the tanker.

MV Xavier 1

The dredge MV Xavier 1 (MMSI: 548397700) ran ashore in Barangay Buenlag caused by storm surge. The vessel had been at anchor, but the strong winds and high waves blew the dredge ashore. No reports of injuries to the 13 crew on board.